Full Notification

Early this morning, someone posted a vague and unspecified threat to create a mass casualty incident in Shorewood IL on an anonymous social media site.   This was reposted to Twitter where FBI surveillance software picked it up as a threat and notified the Shorewood Police Department.
Due to the lack of specific information or intentions of the poster, the Shorewood Police Department decided to act with an abundance of caution. This morning extra manpower was deployed to ensure that children were protected at every school in Shorewood and select other sites while they began their day. School personnel were engaged to ensure all established normal security measures were in place and to be extra vigilant for any suspicious behavior. The Shorewood Police have reached out to nearby law enforcement partners as well as the school district administrations to ensure the safety of everyone.
Since this threat was posted anonymously, it will take time to verify the source. The Shorewood Police are investigating this along with the FBI to determine the identity and location of the individual involved if possible and ensure they have no capability to cause harm.
In the meantime, while we work to provide security and locate the individual involved, we encourage anyone who has any information to please call 815-725-1460.